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This program requires a total of 18 credits.
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Develop Practical Skills in Crime Scene Investigation
Forensic science plays a critical role in the justice system, so mastering the nuances of crime scene investigation, evidence processing, and forensic analysis is important for making an impact in our communities. This online certificate program focuses on areas such as evidence collection and preservation, forensic documentation, fingerprint analysis, crime scene management, the legal aspects of the criminal justice system, and effective communication within investigation teams. Program directors regularly review and update the curriculum with an emphasis on helping students achieve the following:
Our program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following:
13%
Job Growth
Employment of forensic science technicians is projected to grow 13 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the national average.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | “Occupational Outlook Handbook” | Last Reviewed: April 30, 2024
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Job Openings
About 64,500 openings for police and detectives are projected each year, on average, over the next decade.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | “Occupational Outlook Handbook” | Last Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Apply Real-World Skills in Your Courses
Throughout the curriculum, your instructors will assign coursework that will help you prioritize practical skills and hands-on experiences. Some possible course projects include:
- Evaluate a crime scene scenario and write a report about it.
- Evaluate and analyze unknown and known fingerprints.
- Evaluate and explain of the steps involved in the death investigation process.
- Apply forensic analysis to items of evidence.
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An online certificate in crime scene investigation is an undergraduate program students can complete to earn a crime scene investigation credential quickly. The certificate consists of 18 credits and provides students with skills and knowledge in crime scene investigation and forensic science.
UMGC offers the flexibility working adults, military servicemembers, and others need to reach their goals. Students can opt to take just one course at a time or take multiple courses at once, depending on their schedules and needs. The certificate in crime scene investigation can be completed in as little as one year or less. How long it takes an individual student will depend on the student's course load and whether the student has any relevant transfer credits.
UMGC's online undergraduate certificate in crime scene investigation has affordable tuition rates, including an in-state rate for Maryland residents and a reduced rate for eligible military servicemembers and their spouses and dependent children. Rates are posted at the top of this page. UMGC is committed to making higher education affordable and offers scholarships for those who qualify, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks.
Students do not need any specific background to enroll in the online undergraduate certificate in crime scene investigation at UMGC. Our undergraduate admission requirements are the only requirements for admission to this program.
Students don't need any certifications to enroll in or complete the online undergraduate certificate in crime scene investigation.